Carmel Point Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Cape in Monterey County, California, United States of America
About Carmel Point
Carmel Point is five miles south ofMontereycity in theMonterey Bayregion ofCalifornia. A mostly upper-class destination for adults, the town itself is small – you can walk across the main part in five minutes – but filled with art galleries, cafes, restaurants and inns. Every evening, visitors gather on the pristine beach to watch colorful sunsets. Carmel's rocky coastline is picturesque but dangerous for boats, so unlike most coastal towns in California, it was never a good base for fishing. After the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco, it became famous as an artist colony, and there are still several dozen art galleries in town. Temperatures in September are perfect: 70-80°F (21-27°C) during the day and 50-60°F (10-16°C) at night. Bring sweaters and dress in layers for all-day activities
Top Attractions in Carmel Point
Explore the best things to see and do in Carmel Point:
- ★17-Mile Drive
- ★Architecture
- ★Carmel Bach Festival
- ★Carmel Beach
- ★Carmel River State Beach
- ★Carmel Visitor Center
- ★Forest Theater
- ★Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo
Where to Eat in Carmel Point
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Allegro Pizzeria
- 🍴Bruno's Market & Deli
- 🍴Carmel Bakery
- 🍴Mission Ranch
- 🍴Rio Grill
- 🍴The Forge in the Forest
Where to Stay in Carmel Point
- 🏨Best Western
- 🏨Carmel Country Inn
- 🏨Carmel Lodge
- 🏨Carmel Mission Inn
- 🏨Carmel Wayfarer Inn
- 🏨Forest Lodge
Carmel Point Travel Guide Sections
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